Victorian Numbered Acts

FARM DEBT MEDIATION ACT 2011 (NO. 42 OF 2011) - SECT 21

    (1)     A mediator contracted by the Small Business Commissioner under section 20 has the following functions—

        (a)     to mediate farm debt disputes between creditors and farmers by assisting the parties to reach agreement about—

              (i)     present arrangements between them; and

              (ii)     if the financial relationship between the parties is to be ongoing—the future conduct of the parties;

        (b)     any other function conferred on a mediator by or under this Act.

    (2)     A mediator must not, in carrying out his or her functions under this Act—

        (a)     advise a farmer or creditor about the law; or

        (b)     encourage or assist a farmer or creditor in reserving or establishing legal rights; or

        (c)     act as an adjudicator or arbitrator.